This week my Elks friends and I went to the Bridge Street Diner in St. Johnsville, NY for breakfast. I had never eaten there, although my late, dearly loved husband Steve and I used to drive through St. Johnsville frequently, when we went to visit his family. I allowed get-lost time, which I did not need for once. OK, I drove by the street at first, because I did not see it in time. It was easy enough to backtrack.
Who doesn’t like a diner with a chicken on the window?
I was early, so when I went in I sat at the counter to enjoy a cup of coffee and some conversation with a guy that worked there. Actually, I had thought to work on a letter to a friend, but the guy behind the counter was chatty, and I appreciate chatty people.
I purchased a raffle ticket to benefit Ayres Memorial Animal Shelter. They are hoping to purchase a fancy trap which is good for catching particularly skittish animals. The guy I was talking to told me a story about how they recently borrowed one for a runaway beagle and it was very effective. They were raffling off two coolers of cheer.
Lots of booze! In high quality coolers!
I was happy to donate to such a good cause. I said if I won one of the coolers, I would have to have a BIG party.
My friends soon showed up, and we had a delicious breakfast. It was well worth the drive from Herkimer to St. Johnsville!
Bridge Street Diner is located at 10 Bridge St., St. Johnsville, NY, phone number 518-568-8018.
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